I was lucky enough to win not one but TWO cruises, in just three days! I couldn’t believe my luck and since then I’ve decided to enter every cruise competition I can find on the internet.
I decided to create this list of every online cruise competition to make it easier for others to find cruise competitions and enter them online as well.
I’ve even provided the answers to any quiz questions for you. (I can’t guarantee that they’re correct, but I tried my very best)
How to win a free cruise
Entering the competitions to win free cruises is easy. Just click on each of the links below and you’ll be taken to the competition entry pages. Just enter your details and off you go. And don’t forget to check your emails in case you win!
As I’m based in the UK, I have chosen cruise competitions that are open to UK residents.
If you live in the US or Canada, take a look at this list of cruise sweepstakes for North American residents.
Free online cruise competitions in the UK
The competitions listed below are all free to enter online.
Win a 7-night Dalmation Coast cruise
Prize: A 7-night Jewels of the Dalmation Coast cruise on board a 4-star yacht cruise ship, MV Corona. The prize, worth £3,298 and courtesy of Riviera Travel and World of Cruising includes guided tours, swim stops, meals, wifi, return flights from London Gatwick and transfers.
Closing date: 10th September 2021
Win a 5-night Royal Caribbean cruise
Prize: A 5-night cruise on board Anthem of the Seas, departing 20th October 2021. This prize is courtesy of ROL Cruise
Closing date: 30th September 2021
Win a 3-night Virgin Voyages cruise to Bruges
Prize: A 3-night cruise on Virgin Voyages new ship, Valiant Lady. This prize is courtesy of Paramount Cruises and World of Cruising. The cruise departs from Portsmouth on 29th April 2022.
Closing date: 31st October 2021
Win a 5-star mystery cruise in 2022
Prize: A 5-star cruise including all meals, accommodation and entertainment courtesy of Luxury Cruise & More. You’ll also get a full set of Christy bath towels.
Closing date: 24th September 2021
Win a Viking river cruise on the Danube
Prize: An 8-day all-inclusive Danube river cruise, courtesy of Viking and Classic FM. The prize includes 5 guided tours, wifi, gratuities and overseas transfers.
Answer: Chain Bridge
Closing date: 12th September 2021
A cruise on P&O Cruises’ Arvia
Prize: A cruise for two people sharing a balcony cabin on P&O Cruises’ newest ship, Arvia.
To enter, you must sign up to Seascanner’s newsletter.
Closing date: 31st October 2021
Win a £5000 to spend with Marella Cruises
Prize: A £5000 TUI travel gift card to spend with Marella Cruises. You’ll have the flexibility to book your dream cruise or a series of short cruises, for whenever you’re ready to travel.
Answer: 4
Closing date: 31st October 2021
Competitions with text and postal entries
Some cruise competitions are only open to people entering via text or post. I usually don’t enter these as there is a charge to enter by text and I think that entering by post is a bit of a faff. If I ever have to post anything it usually stays in my handbag for a few weeks until I pass a post box!
However, if you’d like to enter the competitions too, then please go ahead. The links to the competition details are below.
(None at the moment)
Have you ever won a cruise?
If you’re lucky enough to win a cruise in one of these competitions, please come back and let me know. I’d love to hear about it!
Who would you take with you if you won? If you have a friend or family member who loves to cruise, take a look at this list of gifts for cruise lovers to find the perfect presents for cruise lovers!
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Oh how I love to see and hear where you are cruising,how lovely of you to share cruising comps with us all,I love a cruise and really missed it these two years,am saving up our pennies for hopefully a cruise next year,unless my luck changes and we win one thank you both so much.
You’re most welcome. And good luck!
Thanks for compiling these Jenny
You’re most welcome. Good luck!
Cruise mummy, can you find links to cruise competitions in and around Australia, Asia etc.
Ozzies are always left out of such bargains and if you look at overseas cruises they are always cheaper than cruising in and around Australia/ New Zealand. Some packages are up to 2.5 times more than a European or USA cruise.
Hi John, thanks for the suggestion! As far as I can see, nobody is listing all the cruise competitions for Australian residents to enter However, it looks like there are lots available. Your best bet would be to type “win a cruise” into google.com.au and you should see quite a few come up. Good luck! Jenni
I looked at MSC Virtuosa which is billed as all inclusive , but on their site I noticed that several eating options were classed as chargeable , for instance the burgers and hot dogs at the pool . These have always been included on all other lines I have been with. Be nice to see a report on this!!!!
Hi John. I’ll be on MSC Virtuosa next week so I’ll have more info for you then. Be sure to follow me on social media for updates, Instagram is where I like to hang out most: https://www.instagram.com/cruisemummy/ Jenni
I’m already booked on the first one!
The Sky Princess one looks perfect – entered 🙂
Good luck!
Thanks very much for sharing all these with us Jenni!
Well done on winning some great prize cruises. Sounds amazing 🙂
I’d love to know, did you win them through your cruise company ie for employees only or were you really lucky in beating thousands of entrants via an entry form?
Was there any skill involved?
Good luck for your winning your next cruise!
Thank you. There are some competitions which are only for travel agents and while I do enter those too, all the ones I post here are ones that anyone in the UK can enter. If any skill’s involved it’s only ever a quick Google of the answer which I do for you to save you time 🙂 Good luck!
Have always wanted to go on a cruise with my partner but we could never afford it. I have entered all so fingers crossed x
Good luck!
Ooooh I shall be entering them all ? thank you!
You’re welcome!